A train collision in Spain has resulted in significant loss of life and injury. At least 68 people have been confirmed dead, with hundreds more injured.
What happened
The incident occurred when a train traveling at approximately 62 miles per hour collided with the rear of a stationary train, causing two carriages to derail and fall into an embankment. The collision happened south of Madrid, with around 500 passengers on board the trains.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one witness stating that people were hurled into the air. Survivor Jesus Jeronimo, 54, reported that people were thrown from the train during the brutal incident.
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, expressed shock and solidarity with the victims and their families. Emergency services are working to assist those affected, with the nation's rail infrastructure manager investigating the cause of the collision.
The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but it is reported that the stationary train was instructed to stop due to a faulty signal before the collision occurred. Both train companies involved, Renfe and Iryo, have activated emergency protocols and are working closely with authorities to manage the situation.
